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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Ghana national has pleaded not guilty in federal court to stealing about $2.4 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party in a wire fraud scheme. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Paul Williams Anti was charged in February with embezzlement. He entered the plea Wednesday in Madison. According to prosecutors, scammers […]

WAKEFIELD – The Boil Advisory continues today in Wakefield.  The City of Wakefield has been meeting with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to discuss long and short-term solutions to their water source testing positive for E. Coli.  Kleiman Pump and Well Drilling will be onsite today to conduct enhanced disinfection of […]

IRONWOOD – Ironwood voters overwhelmingly said NO to the Ironwood Area Schools Bond Proposal.  In voting yesterday 62 percent of Ironwood voters voting no to the proposal that the school said would have funded safety refurbishment of the Luther L. Wright school building and fund infrastructure improvements, a new science lab, larger classrooms and an […]

ASHLAND – Cadotte Resigns as Ashland County Jail Administrator. More changes for the Ashland County Jail. The Ashland Daily Press reports recently hired Jail Administrator Kyle Cadotte has resigned after being involved in a single vehicle crash in Bell where it is suspected alcohol may have been involved. He was issued citations for inattentive driving […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin legislators have approved the state’s share of a settlement stemming from a multistate lawsuit accusing drug manufacturers and distributors of contributing to the nation’s opioid crisis. A coalition of states and local governments secured settlements in November and December with opioid manufacturers Teva and Allergan as well as with pharmaceutical […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have voted to kill proposals to legalize marijuana, pay for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers’ stadium and create a paid family leave program. Those were among the more than 500 items proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that the Legislature’s GOP-controlled budget committee killed with a single vote Tuesday.  […]

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING… Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.  Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON…Snow will redevelop from the east during the morning, then diminish in the mid to late afternoon. Expect snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, greatest over higher terrain from Rockland through Bergland to the Porcupine Mountains.

IRONWOOD – Ironwood voters head to the polls today. One of the items on the balled is a $16 million bond that would fund safety refurbishment of the Luther K. Wright school building. The money would fund infrastructure improvements, a new science lab, larger classrooms and an early education center on property adjacent to the […]

LANSING – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Extending Ballot Return Times for Military. Governor Gretchen Whitmer yesterday signed legislation that will give military members and overseas voters extra time to cast and return their absentee ballots in future elections. Michigan clerks are required to electronically transmit or mail absentee ballots to military and overseas voters who […]